doggos

Good boys online

Doggos is internet slang for dogs, part of a playful vocabulary that emerged from social media.

The word applies affectionately to dogs of any size or breed, though it often emphasizes their endearing or goofy qualities: Look at these cute doggos.

Related terms include doggo (singular), pupper (puppy), and floof (fluffy dog).

affection

cuddly

Pleasantly huggable

loving · doting · cherish · devoted · soulful · endearing · belly rubs · puppy eyes · smooches · cuddle puddle

care

veterinarian

Doctor for animals

walkies · leash · collar · vaccination · microchip · adoption · rescue · shelter · foster · neuter

personality

playful

Inclined toward fun

  • goofyAmusingly foolish or absurd
  • derpyGoofy, in online slang
  • zoomiesPet's manic sprinting episode

bork · sploot · blep · tippy taps · floofy · chonky · heckin · bamboozle · boop · snoot

companionship

buddy

Informal term for companion

companion · loyal · faithful · bonding · togetherness · pack · shadow · constant companion · furry friend · man's best friend

breeds

golden retriever

Amber-furred family dog

beagle · bulldog · poodle · dachshund · pitbull · chihuahua · border collie · mutt · mixed breed

Opposites
animal type

doggoskitties

Young cats, affectionately

cats · birbs · hamsters · fish · felines

linguistic register

doggoscanines

Dog family members

dogs · canids · hounds · specimens · purebred dogs

Phrases
Family

doggo, dogged, doggedly, doggedness, doggy, doggies

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G